I believe this was always the plan. Pump the TSLA value up with ideas that create the valuation (robotaxi, etc). Get into an index. Investment pours in on autopilot from everyone investing via their contributions while Musk and his accomplices (the board) siphon the value out via liquidating overinflated TSLA shares. Get rich before the rug pull when sentiment turns.

I have been wondering if there is a market for an ETF that gives you S&P exposure without the TSLA exposure.